rock and roll study guide part 1
The album shown is often considered to be __
the first concept album in rock 'n' roll
Punk Rock music is thought to be a rejection of
the hippie aesthetic and the AOR format
The generation known as the baby boomers were born between the years __
1944-1964
The 'first wave" era of rock and roll was during what time
1955-1959
What year is referred to as the summer of love
1967
During which year did all of the following events take place? MLK and Robert Kennedy Assassinated - President Johnson Chose not to seek another term - Nixon elected as president - the majority of Americans no longer supported US involvement in the Vietnam War
1968
The moon landing and the Woodstock festival happened in the same year. What year was it?
1969
What anthem and date matches the year the Berlin Wall came down
1989 - "Rockin' In The Free World" by Neil Young
The artist pictured below is Sam Cooke. What civil rights anthem is he known for
A Change is Gonna Come
In 1979 Sony introduced "The Walkman." Which of the following would a person with a new Walkman in 1979 most likely be listening to?
A mixtape with Blondie, The Cars, Elvis Costello and Talking Heads
Radio Radio" by Elvis Costello, "The Spirit of Radio" by Rush and "Radio Song" by R.E.M. all criticize __
AOR Radio
What is the name of the DJ who is credited for giving rock and roll its name?
Alan Freed
Which of the following songs does NOT use the gated reverb technique in its drum sound
Alive" by Pearl Jam
What concert in December of 1969 brought a tragic end to the sixties
Altamont
The picture from a Riot Grrrl zine shares its place in Third wave feminism with what other event
Anita Hill's Congressional testimony accusing future Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas of sexual harassment in the workplace.
Who was known as the Queen of Soul
Aretha Franklin
Paul's Boutique was a masterpiece in sampling, and an album that could never be made in the same way again. Created during the golden age of sampling - that is, before stricter copyright laws were enforced" - Which artist created the album?
Beastie Boys
What is the name for the counter culture of the 1950's who often preferred jazz and folk to rock and roll music?
Beatniks
The artist pictured sang "Hound Dog" before Elvis had a hit with it. What is her name?
Big Mama Thornton
Pictured below is Kathleen Hanna, who infamously inspired Kurt Cobain by writing "Kurt Smells Like Teen Spirit" on his wall. She was also the lead singer and founder of the Riot Grrrl fanzine called __
Bikini Kill
Which presidential candidate appeared on the Arsenio Hall show to play with the band in 1992?
Bill Clinton
What artist or band was producing music during the event pictured
Bob Dylan
Which American recording artist was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 2016?
Bob Dylan
Which artist is shown performing at this famous moment in rock 'n' roll history
Bob Dylan
Who was the primary songwriter for The Beach Boys
Brian Wilson
Which artist appeared on the covers of "Time" and "Newsweek" magazines during the same week in 1975?
Bruce Springsteen
The album "Tapestry" was released in 1971 by __ and has become one of the greatest selling albums of all time
Carole King
Identify the guitarist famous for his "duck walk
Chuck Berry
Pictured below is the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum. In what city is it located
Cleveland
Fortunate Son" is an anti-war song performed by __.
Creedence Clearwater Revival
Which of the following songs mentions several political and social leaders from the twentieth century?
Cult of Personality" by Living Colour
Which artist assumed the identity of Ziggy Stardust for his glam-rock album "The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars?
David Bowie
Who was the lead singer for the band Blondie
Debbie Harry
What city became known as "Hitsville USA" during the 1960's?
Detroit
Who was a member of the Motown group The Supremes known for the hits songs - "Stop In The Name of Love," "Baby Love" and You Keep Me Hangin' On?"
Diana Ross
Intertextuality is the shaping of a text's meaning by another text. It is the interconnection between similar or related works of literature that reflect and influence an audience's interpretation of the text. Intertextuality is the relation between texts that are inflicted by means of quotations and allusion." --- Which of the videos listed below demonstrates intertextuality with the classic story "Alice in Wonderland
Don't Come Around Here No More" by Tom Petty
Which guitar hero played the solo on Michael Jackson's "Beat It
Eddie Van Halen
Which president did the Dixie Chicks (now just called The Chicks) criticize while performing in concert resulting in a severe backlash from country music radio and public rallies where their albums were burned?
George Bush Jr
Which Rolling Stones anthem benefits greatly from guest vocals by Merry Clayton
Gimme Shelter
What song was referred to as the Beach Boys' pocket symphony
Good Vibrations
Which of the following bands is NOT associated with Seattle at the start of the nineties
Guns N Roses
What was most notable about the performance by Jimi Hendrix at Woodstock
He brought the sounds of the Vietnam War into his unique rendition of "The Star Spangled Banner"
Which of the following bands is most representative of the "hippie aesthetic
Heart
Which of the following is NOT true about the artist shown
His career was hurt by a scandal involving his marriage to his underage cousin
Which artist performed a televised concert in Boston the day after Martin Luther King was killed in an effort to prevent rioting in the city?
James Brown
The person pictured below was the lead singer for Big Brother and the Holding Company. What is her name?
Janis Joplin
Fronted by Grace Slick what band was known for the songs "White Rabbit" and "Somebody to Love
Jefferson Airplane
Who opened for the Monkees creating one of the most confusing bills in rock history
Jimi Hendrix
Who was president of the United States when the Beatles first came to America in 1964
Johnson
Leader of the Pack" by The Shangri-Las is affectionately referred to as a "splatter platter." Which of the following is also a "splatter platter?
Last Kiss" by J. Frank Wilson and the Cavaliers
What single released in 1965 helped to change what the music industry considered to be a hit single due to its playing time more than twice the length of a normal single?
Like a Rolling Stone
Ninety-nine dreams I have had - In every one a red balloon - It's all over and I'm standing pretty - In this dust that was a city - If I could find a souvenir - Just to prove the world was here - And here is a red balloon - I think of you, and let it go - As ninety-nine red balloons go by" ----- Which of the following songs does not share a similar theme?
Losing My Religion" by R.E.M.
Which artist set a record by having her first 5 singles reach #1 on the Billboard Hot 110 chart in addition to having 14 #1 Hot 100 singles in the decade of the nineties and 19 #1 singles in her career?
Mariah Carey
After recording successful singles for Motown during the 1960's, he recorded one of the most important albums of the 1970's with "What's Going On
Marvin Gaye
He was the most successful male artist for Motown with hits including "I Heard it Through the Grapevine." What was his name?
Marvin Gaye
Which artist debuted his "moonwalk" at the Motown 25th Anniversary special
Michael Jackson
What song was the first hit for Motown
Money (That's What I Want
What concert served as a homecoming for Jimi Hendrix where he shocked the audience by setting his guitar on fire to end his set? *
Monterey Pop Festival
Which artist wrote the song "Ohio" criticizing the Nixon administration in response to the Kent State shootings and later the song "Campaigner" after Nixon's resignation
Neil Young
The artist pictured wrote an angry civil rights anthem following the bombing of the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church resulting in the deaths of four young girls. Who is this artist
Nina Simone
What song was inspired by the picture below?
Ohio by Crosby Stills Nash and Young
Aretha Franklin's most popular song "Respect" was originally written and recorded by whom
Otis Redding
The album pictured below was released in 1970 and is often considered to be the beginning of the heavy metal genre. Which of the following people was a member of this band?
Ozzy Osbourne
What album inspired the Beatles to experiment more in the studio resulting in them making their Sgt. Pepper's album?
Pet Sounds by the Beach Boys
97X was a radio station in Oxford, Ohio that was one of the first stations to play the "college rock" format. Which band would not be on their playlist? *
Peter Frampton
According to the chart below, which statement is most likely to be correct
Prior to the decade of the eighties, vinyl records was the predominate format for recorded music
Which hip hop group known for "Fight the Power" and "Don't Believe the Hype" created a mix between The Black Panthers and the Clash
Public Enemy
What was the name of the film starring Prince and his corresponding album released in 1984 bringing him his greatest commercial success
Purple Rain
Which band is said to have "stolen the show" at the Live Aid concert in 1985?
Queen
Which of the following is often called the first hip hop song
Rapper's Delight" by The Sugarhill Gang
In 1986 the band Genesis made a music video for their song "Land of Confusion" mocking which president
Reagan
Who is known for the song "Oh, Pretty Woman
Roy Orbison
Which artist brought rap music to Top 40 radio and resurrected the career of the band Aerosmith with their cover of "Walk This Way
Run-DMC
Which of the following songs is most closely affiliated with the message of Malcolm X and Stokely Carmichael
Say it Loud) I'm Black and I'm Proud
Shown in the picture below is Gloria Steinem, who helped found Ms. Magazine in 1972. Which of the following would she be most often associated with
Second wave Feminism
Rage Against the Machine used his shocking image on an album cover but the photo was taken in the early sixties in the country of __.
South Vietnam
Ben E. King is best known for the song __ that was later covered by John Lennon
Stand By Me
This song is not a rebel song. This song is __!" - Bono from Live at Red Rocks before playing the band's first big anthem.
Sunday Bloody Sunday
The song shown below was featured in a popular movie that linked rock and roll with juvenile delinquency. What was the name of the movie
The Blackboard Jungle
The Beatles took a public stand when they refused to perform at a segregated concert at the Gator Bowl in Jacksonville, Florida. The actions taken by The Beatles supported which of the following?
The Civil Rights Act of 1964
Bob Dylan's song "A Hard Rain's A-Gonna Fall" released in 1962 has become associated with what Cold War event?
The Cuban Missile Crisis
The studio musicians who played on recordings for Motown artists were called _.
The Funk Brothers
Which band listed below was NOT part of the British Invasion
The Kingsmen
Which band recorded the first major garage-band hit with "Louie Louie" that was investigated by the FBI due its indecipherable lyrics?
The Kingsmen
The song "Black Bird" according to Paul McCartney was partially inspired by __.
The Little Rock 9
Which British band, despite being close friends, marketed themselves as "bad boy" alternatives to the clean-cut image of The Beatles
The Rolling Stones
The photo below depicts President Nixon leaving office following his resignation in 1974 following what event - later to be referenced by Lynyrd Skynyrd in the song "Sweet Home Alabama" and The Beastie Boys in the song "Sabotage
The Watergate Scandal
The lyrics to the song "Pride (In the Name of Love)" released by U2 in 1984 refer to what event from the year 1968
The assassination of Martin Luther King Jr.
The Beatles appeared on the Ed Sullivan Show just months after what tragic event in America
The assassination of President Kennedy in 1963
Mr. Byrne, or at least the sight of his sneakers, is initially seen alone, wandering onto the stage to perform the stark and rousing version of "Psycho Killer'' that begins the show. (The other band members enter one at a time, a new one with each song, as a technical crew wanders conspicuously in their midst. Only in its latter half does the film build into an elaborately staged production, with Mr. Byrne in his Big Suit costume and words like ''time clock'' and ''dustballs'' flashing on a colored backdrop.)
The quote is describing "Stop Making Sense" by the Talking Heads
What was the first video to be played on MTV?
Video Killed the Radio Star" by The Buggles
USA for Africa was a project created by Lionel Richie, Quincy Jones and Michael Jackson to help the victims of famine. What was the name of the single to reach #1 on the Billboard Hot 110 Chart in 1985
We Are The World
Which of the following hit songs was NOT written by Prince
We Didn't Start The Fire" by Billy Joel (#1 Hot 100
Which of the following choices is NOT an example of a power ballad?
Welcome to the Jungle" by Guns 'N' Roses
Which future acting star got his start as "The Fresh Prince?
Will Smith
The object pictured below is most logically associated with __
a 45 rpm 7 inch single
Pictured is Little Richard. Pat Boone made a career by rerecording many of his most popular songs during the 1950's when radio was racially segregated. Boone's songs are known as what?
covers
A song that enjoys success on multiple music charts is known as a __.
crossover
Disco Demolition Night took place in 1979 in the city of Chicago during what event? *
double header baseball game
Elvis visited President Nixon in 1970 __.
hoping to obtain a law enforcement badge for narcotics
